Elin Suleymanov: Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the United States discusses Azerbaijan’s position in Eurasia and growing contribution to the potential of the wide strategic region. [Noon, World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]

LinkedIn workshop: The session discusses how to create a LinkedIn account, fill in your profile and use the social-networking website for career development. [6 p.m., Main Library, Latino-Hispanic Room A, 100 Larkin St., S.F.]

Satirical play

Cutting Ball Theater presents Alfred Jarry’s “Ubu Roi.” In this version of Jarry’s 1896 satire, an American couple in a luxury kitchen play out fantasies of wealth and power. [7:30 p.m., Exit on Taylor, 277 Taylor St., S.F.]

Local activities

Photography show: “Salute to the Sequoia Yacht Club,” a photographic exhibit celebrating the 75-year-old sporting fixture, opens at the San Mateo County History Museum. [10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2200 Broadway, Redwood City]